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as an astros fan...this is a good move. great move. luhnow hasnt lost a trade yet.

fans saying: "the astros are gonna get killed this year". yeah, youre right. but we werent going anywhere WITH lowrie, either. he'd be 32 realistically by the time were ready to contend.

this is about the long-term picture. Carter is a viable long-term DH option with jonathan singleton at first base.

great move. luhnow is the most underrated GM in the league. Kieth law just came otu and said astros now have a top 5 farm system. luhnow drafts and evaluates talent VERY well, and another #1 slot will really help.

as an astros fan...this is a good move. great move. luhnow hasnt lost a trade yet.

fans saying: "the astros are gonna get killed this year". yeah, youre right. but we werent going anywhere WITH lowrie, either. he'd be 32 realistically by the time were ready to contend.

this is about the long-term picture. Carter is a viable long-term DH option with jonathan singleton at first base.

great move. luhnow is the most underrated GM in the league. Kieth law just came otu and said astros now have a top 5 farm system. luhnow drafts and evaluates talent VERY well, and another #1 slot will really help.

Lowrie's always been a real intriguing player. Fernando Cabrera has good stuff.

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Does Beane win this trade? If Lowrie stays healthy, sure. He can put up some solid numbers while staying cheap.

But the Astros moved a piece that did not fit long term, for pieces that will potentially fit long term.

Its a good trade for both teams, IMO. Astros with Lowrie, healthy for an entire year are tops 70 win team. tops. So whats the point of holding on to him if you can get value that will help you when you're ready to contend?